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The following states have three electoral votes each (the minimum) in the presidential elections by the 2010 census.
- Alaska
- Delaware
- Montana
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- Wyoming
- District of Columbia also gets three votes by a special amendment.
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∙ 15y agoBelow all have 3 until 2010 Wyoming
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∙ 13y agoThere are several states with the minimum number (3) of electoral college votes:
- South Dakota
- Wyoming
- Montana
- North Dakota
- Vermont
- Alaska
- Delaware
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∙ 6y agoEach state has electoral votes equal to the total of the 2 representative the state has in the U.S. Senate plus the number of representative the state has in the House of Representatives. Since every state has two senators and at least one representative to the House, every state has at least 3 electoral votes. Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming have 3 electoral votes each. The District of Columbia also has 3 electoral votes.
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∙ 11y agoThe minimum number of electoral votes is 3. The states with the minimum number of electoral college votes are: Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, Alaska, Montana, Vermont, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia (D.C.).
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The least number of Presidential electors a State can have is?
three
What is the least number of presidential electors a state may have?
Three. Every state has exactly 2 senators in the U.S. Senate, while the number of representatives in the U.S. House vary from state to state. A state by law, though must have at least one congressman. Since number of electors is based on total number of senators and congressmen of a state, 2 senators + 1 congressman= 3 total electors minimum.
How is the number of electors figured for each state?
The number of electors for each state is determined by the number of members of Congress (representatives plus the two senators) each state has. The District of Columbia has the same number of electors as the least populous state.
Least number of presidential electors for a state?
Every state has a minimum of three electoral votes, because each state is allowed to appoint a number of electors equal to the total number of Senators and Representatives representing the state in the U.S. Congress, and every state has two Senators and at least one Representative. Also, although the District of Columbia does not have Congressional representation (since it is not a state), the U.S. Constitution has been amended to allow them to appoint a number of electors equal to the total number of Senators and Representatives they would have in Congress if they were a state or the same number of electors as the state with the lowest population, whichever is less. There is currently one state with a smaller population than that of D.C.: Wyoming.
How do you prevent Electors from voting only for favorite sons of their home state?
In order to prevent electors from voting only for "favorite sons" of their home state, at least one of their votes must be for a person from outside of their state. -Braden Anderson In order to prevent electors from voting only for "favorite sons" of their home state, at least one of their votes must be for a person from outside of their state. -Braden Anderson
Number of electors given to Washington DC by the 23 amendment?
Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
Who votes for electoral votes in Washington DC?
The candidate with the most votes receives all the electoral votes (currently 3) from Washington DC. According to the 23rd Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, the District of Columbia is allowed to appoint the number of electors to which it would be entitled if it were a state, but never more than the number of electors from the least populous state. Each of the seven least populous states has the minimum possible number of electors, three. And currently, the population of D.C. exceeds the population of Wyoming.
Does Washington DC have a vote in the electoral College?
I assume that you refer to the District of Columbia. Yes, people in Washington, D.C. vote in a presidential election. Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
A State's presidential electors are chosen by?
The state presidential electors are chosen by the individual parties. Each state party organization has different rules how the electors are chosen.
Does the district of Columbia have three electoral votes?
Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
Does the district of Columbia get 3 electoral votes?
yes According to the 23rd Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, the District of Columbia is allowed to appoint the number of electors to which it would be entitled if it were a state, but never more than the number of electors from the least populous state. Each of the seven least populous states has the minimum possible number of electors, three. And currently, the population of D.C. exceeds the population of Wyoming.
What are college votes?
* Electoral College votes are the votes of the Electors in each state. when we vote, it's called the Popular Vote. You can find the amount of electors your state has by this: Each state has 2 senators+ the number of representatives your state has= the amount of state electors you have. The electors cast the final votes for the election.
